In order to better support their businesses, the City of Hyattsville offers a Commercial Façade Improvement Program.
Donor Name: City of Hyattsville
State: Maryland
City: Hyattsville
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: 06/20/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The primary goals of the City of Hyattsville Commercial Façade Improvement Grant Program are to remove accessibility barriers, facilitate investment, and achieve significant visual improvements in commercial facade appearance.
The use of grant funds are limited to exterior improvements including re-painting, exterior shutters, gutters, windows, siding, doors, masonry, finishes, lighting, signage and more. The funds are ineligible for interior improvements.
Funding Information
Approved projects are eligible for a matching grant covering 75% of the total costs and applicants are responsible for the 25% balance. The minimum grant request per building is $5,000 and the maximum grant is $35,000, to assist with exterior rehabilitation of eligible commercial and mixed-use structures.
Eligible Improvements
Grants will be awarded for well-designed façade improvements that increase the longevity of a building. The funds may be used for specific improvements including:
- Signage
- Exterior painting
- Storefront reconstruction
- Murals
- Exterior lighting and awnings
- Window or door upgrades
- Public-facing masonry or cornices
- Murals
- Removal of unattractive exterior finishes
- Other uses approved by the Program.
Eligibility Criteria
- Existing structures currently zoned for commercial use and in current commercial use, or planned for commercial use, within the corporate limits of the City of Hyattsville are eligible for the grant. In the event that a building code compliance violation is present, correction of the violation must be made as part of the façade improvement work. Eligible applicants include the owner of a commercial building or the owner of a commercial business. Properties which are vacant at the time of award must tenant the improved space, with a permitted use, within six (6) months of the completion of the façade improvement work
- All applications must be signed by the property owner to indicate consent for the proposed improvements. The determination of eligibility and priority for assistance is at the discretion of the City of Hyattsville. Work which qualifies for assistance includes improvements to the exterior of a building which are visible from the public right-of-way. Work must be completed within one year of the grant award notification.
For more information, visit City of Hyattsville.
